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... Alkaline Batteries (×4) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If anything is required to view the PDF...
... Alkaline Batteries (×4) Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo Video Cable STV-250N Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Lens Hood LH-DC50 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card "Canon Customer Support" Leaflet Using the PDF Manuals Also refer to the PDF manuals on the desktop. If anything is required to view the PDF...
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... ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 52 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 53 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 Clock Functions 54 Adjusting the Viewfinder 55 Attaching the Lens Hood 55 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used ... Images to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 62 Inserting the Date and Time 64 Using the Self-Timer 65 Using the Face Self-Timer 66 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...
... ......... 50 Changing the Screen Brightness .... 51 Returning the Camera to Default Settings 52 Low Level Memory Card Formatting 53 Power Saving Function (Auto Power Down 54 Clock Functions 54 Adjusting the Viewfinder 55 Attaching the Lens Hood 55 3 Shooting in Special Conditions and Commonly Used ... Images to a Computer 34 Accessories 38 Separately Sold Accessories ...........40 2 Learning More 41 Components Guide 42 Information Displayed on Subjects (Digital Zoom 62 Inserting the Date and Time 64 Using the Self-Timer 65 Using the Face Self-Timer 66 4 Choosing Settings Yourself...
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...; Be careful not to the flash. 11 This could result in the following places. - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in... the loud sounds of the casing. • The slideshow transition effects may also cause deformation of a CD-ROM played on the lens. This could damage the camera or lead to the surroundings. High temperatures may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using , placing or storing...
...; Be careful not to the flash. 11 This could result in the following places. - Caution • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks when hanging it with water and seek medical assistance. This may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in... the loud sounds of the casing. • The slideshow transition effects may also cause deformation of a CD-ROM played on the lens. This could damage the camera or lead to the surroundings. High temperatures may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. • When using , placing or storing...
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... around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. 13 1 Getting Started This chapter... explains preparations before turning on the camera. • Clip the lens cap to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter...
... around your neck to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting, how to shoot in A mode, and then how to the neck strap when not in use. • When not in use, store the camera with the lens cap attached. 13 1 Getting Started This chapter... explains preparations before turning on the camera. • Clip the lens cap to view, erase and print the images you take. The latter part of this chapter...
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...]. 18 Close the LCD Monitor. ● Close the LCD monitor until you ). When you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor away from the 4 tab, and press the qr buttons to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or... it clicks into place. ● The image will display in the viewfinder. Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . Opening the LCD Monitor You can be used in...
...]. 18 Close the LCD Monitor. ● Close the LCD monitor until you ). When you push the LCD monitor until it 180° toward the lens (turn the top edge of the LCD monitor away from the 4 tab, and press the qr buttons to compose pictures before shooting, operate menus or... it clicks into place. ● The image will display in the viewfinder. Always keep the LCD monitor closed with the display facing the camera body when the camera is automatically flipped and reversed (Reverse Display function). ● The LCD monitor can use . Opening the LCD Monitor You can be used in...
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... the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. ● Turning the  dial counter-clockwise displays images in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color. Especially when there is in the order they were taken. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in reverse... turning it may not match the actual scene. What is the area that appears may not be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. 27 Viewing Images You can be shot simply by pressing the movie button, no matter what position the...
... the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. ● Turning the  dial counter-clockwise displays images in Playback mode switches the camera to shoot with the appropriate color. Especially when there is in the order they were taken. ● Pressing the shutter button halfway in reverse... turning it may not match the actual scene. What is the area that appears may not be possible to Shooting mode. ● The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. 27 Viewing Images You can be shot simply by pressing the movie button, no matter what position the...
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Accessories Speedlite 220EX/270EX/ 430EX II*4/580EX II*4 Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 Battery Charger...
Accessories Speedlite 220EX/270EX/ 430EX II*4/580EX II*4 Supplied with Camera Neck Strap NS-DC4 Lens Cap Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 Stereo Video Cable STV-250N*1 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1 Lens Hood LH-DC50 AA-size Alkaline Batteries (×4) DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-300*3 Battery Charger...
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...the mode dial is set to a position other than Movie Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select mode, movies can take the picture you can be split into The camera can use the largest possible portion of the screen to change the Shooting mode. settings (p. 24). ..., 69) Microphone (p. 32) h (Flash) Button (p. 69) Speaker Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) / AF Assist Beam (p. 146) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 147)) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood Mount (p. 55) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Battery Cover (p. 14) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to shoot movies (p. 31).
...the mode dial is set to a position other than Movie Auto Mode You can leave it to the camera to select mode, movies can take the picture you can be split into The camera can use the largest possible portion of the screen to change the Shooting mode. settings (p. 24). ..., 69) Microphone (p. 32) h (Flash) Button (p. 69) Speaker Lamp (Self-Timer Lamp (p. 66) / AF Assist Beam (p. 146) / Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 147)) Focal Length (approx.) Lens Lens Hood Mount (p. 55) Tripod Socket Cover Lock (p. 14) Battery Cover (p. 14) Mode Dial Use the mode dial to shoot movies (p. 31).
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...(p. 69) / d (Jump) Button (p. 117) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 83) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88... 43) Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is extended, you can use this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the...
...(p. 69) / d (Jump) Button (p. 117) (AF Frame Selector) (p. 83) / a (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 28) DC IN (Power Input) Terminal (p. 157) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) DIGITAL Terminal HDMI Terminal Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 16) n (Menu) Button (p. 49) Indicator (p. 47) l (Display) Button (p. 46) e (Macro) (p. 72) / q Button f (Manual Focus) (p. 88... 43) Control Dial Turning the control dial allows you can switch between Shooting and Playback modes. When the lens is extended, you can use this button to perform operations such as choosing items or switching images. 1 Button When the...
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...switch to vertical display. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it is not operated for ...button, then press the power button to cancel the clock display. Press the qr buttons or turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. When the camera power is off (p. 142). Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn the  dial to change the display color. ...
...switch to vertical display. When the monitor has turned off but the lens has not yet retracted, pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 23) turns on the left appears showing the current time. ● If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it is not operated for ...button, then press the power button to cancel the clock display. Press the qr buttons or turn off approximately 5 minutes after the camera is last operated. When the camera power is off (p. 142). Power Saving during Shooting The monitor will turn the  dial to change the display color. ...
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... Information Display is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC50 to reduce the amount of the image may appear darker. 55 Align the notch ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the camera, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until locked. ● ...Turn the lens hood in flash with the lens hood attached, portions of light entering the lens. If you use , attach the lens hood to remove it. ● When...
... Information Display is backlit without using a flash, we recommend attaching Lens Hood LH-DC50 to reduce the amount of the image may appear darker. 55 Align the notch ( ) on the lens hood with the mark on the camera, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until locked. ● ...Turn the lens hood in flash with the lens hood attached, portions of light entering the lens. If you use , attach the lens hood to remove it. ● When...
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... shooting screen. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of the lens can be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen. ●... To return to choose [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of 1.5x or 2.0x. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of camera shake than the zoom (including digital...
... shooting screen. Accept the setting. ● Press the qr buttons to standard digital zoom, choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Standard] option. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of the lens can be enlarged and the zoom factor will appear on the screen. ●... To return to choose [1.5x] or [2.0x]. ● Pressing the n button will be increased by itself at a recording pixel setting of 1.5x or 2.0x. Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of camera shake than the zoom (including digital...
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...closeups of it. X The icon for the mode will lock at a close -ups? • You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Super Macro mode. 72 Shooting Range (Maximum Wide Angle) 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - ... range of the image may darken. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 77). • You can reduce the AF...In œ, the zoom will appear. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be done in . Shooting Range Macro Mode e Macro œ Super Macro Press the q ...
...closeups of it. X The icon for the mode will lock at a close -ups? • You are recommended to attach the camera to a tripod and shoot in Super Macro mode. 72 Shooting Range (Maximum Wide Angle) 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - ... range of the image may darken. • Be careful to avoid damaging the lens when shooting in Î, to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image (p. 77). • You can reduce the AF...In œ, the zoom will appear. The optical zoom (p. 24) or digital zoom (p. 62) cannot be done in . Shooting Range Macro Mode e Macro œ Super Macro Press the q ...
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...], then press the qr buttons to choose [ft/in a Shooting mode (p. 27). Changing Distance Units You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each month, however, you can also create... folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in ].
...], then press the qr buttons to choose [ft/in a Shooting mode (p. 27). Changing Distance Units You can set the retraction time to [0 sec.]. ● Choose [Lens Retract], then press the qr buttons to choose [Daily]. ● Images will be saved into folders created on each month, however, you can also create... folders by shooting date. ● Choose [Create Folder] and press the qr buttons to choose [0 sec.]. 145 Changing the Lens Retract Time For safety reasons, the lens retracts about 1 minute after pressing the 1 button when in ].
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... performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the batteries by, for example, placing them in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the screen. Lens will not retract. • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 14). • If... mode] to [Continuous] (p. 149). • Raise the flash and shoot (p. 69). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 73). • Attach the camera to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker. • When shooting bright light sources, a bar of...
... performance decreases at low temperatures. Warm the batteries by, for example, placing them in your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the screen. Lens will not retract. • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is securely closed (p. 14). • If... mode] to [Continuous] (p. 149). • Raise the flash and shoot (p. 69). • Increase the ISO speed (p. 73). • Attach the camera to powerful light sources, the display may darken. • Under fluorescent lighting, the screen may flicker. • When shooting bright light sources, a bar of...
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Communication error • Images could not be saved correctly. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Check image in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be transferred to the computer or printed due... 144) or format the memory card (p. 53). Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that was after taking a picture, the shot may ...
Communication error • Images could not be saved correctly. Lens error, restart camera • A lens error was detected. Check image in Playback mode. • If this error message continues to appear, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be transferred to the computer or printed due... 144) or format the memory card (p. 53). Press the power button to turn the camera off and back on (p. 42). If this error code reappears, note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as the folder that was after taking a picture, the shot may ...
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... Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up image. Set the sounds for each camera operation. Formats memory card, erasing all operation sounds (5 levels). Returns camera to default settings. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset...
... Hints & Tips LCD Brightness Start-up image. Set the sounds for each camera operation. Formats memory card, erasing all operation sounds (5 levels). Returns camera to default settings. Add an image as start-up Image Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Distance Units Video System Language Reset...
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...or subject it to strong impacts. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied ... cards near a TV, speakers or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. To avoid condensation, put the camera in hot, humid or dusty locations. 172 Memory Cards • A memory card is a high-precision electronic...use. Doing so may corrupt image data recorded on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Do not rub or apply force. • Never use...
...or subject it to strong impacts. For stubborn dirt contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied ... cards near a TV, speakers or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields. To avoid condensation, put the camera in hot, humid or dusty locations. 172 Memory Cards • A memory card is a high-precision electronic...use. Doing so may corrupt image data recorded on the camera or LCD monitor, wipe with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from the lens. Do not rub or apply force. • Never use...
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...Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (T) Manual Focus: 10 cm (3.9 in .) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. 173 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (T) Macro: 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) Super Macro: .../Off Focusing Range (from end of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in .) Sports mode: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) -
...Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity (T) Manual Focus: 10 cm (3.9 in .) - Continuous Shooting LV: Approx. 0.7 images/sec. 173 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million Image Sensor 1/2.3-inch type CCD (Total number of lens) . . . . infinity (W)/1.0 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity (T) Macro: 10 - 50 cm (3.9 in. - 1.6 ft.) (W) Super Macro: .../Off Focusing Range (from end of pixels: Approx. 12.4 million) Lens 5.0 (W) - 100.0 (T) mm 35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 560 (T) mm f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T) Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 80x in .) Sports mode: 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) -
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Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175
Specifications Lens Hood LH-DC50 Dimensions Diameter x Length 69.7 mm x 30.0 mm (2.74 x 1.18 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.35 oz.) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 175